How to watch the Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and St. Pauli, as well as kick-off time and team news.
Union Berlin will host newly-promoted St. Pauli at Alte Forsterei as they kick off the Bundesliga weekend on Friday night.
The visitors failed to secure the top-flight comeback they had hoped for last weekend, losing 2-0 at home to Heidenheim on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Union's performance was also less than convincing as new manager Bo Svensson took on his former club Mainz in the opening match of the season, with his side only managing a 1-1 draw against the side where he enjoyed significant success in the early 2020s.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Union Berlin vs St. Pauli kick-off time
Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
Kick-off time: 2:30 pm ET/ 11:30 pm PT
Venue: Alte Foersterei
The match will be played at the Alte Foersterei in Kopenick on Friday, August 30, with kick-off at 2:30 pm ET/ 11:30 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Union Berlin team news
The hosts might be missing their defensive duo Josip Juranovic and Kevin Vogt due to injuries, with Vogt sustaining a knock towards the end of last week’s match. Highly-regarded young wing-back Tom Rothe, who joined from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, is yet to make his debut but could be called upon if the injury crisis worsens.
In attack, with Kevin Volland sidelined by a knee injury, Jordan Siebatcheu and Benedict Hollerbach are expected to lead the front line once more. Additionally, Laszlo Benes, who made an impact as a substitute against Mainz, might be included in the starting eleven.
Union Berlin possible XI: Ronnow; Doekhi, Querfeld, Diogo Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Benes, Schafer, Gosens; Siebatcheu, Hollerbach
Despite the managerial change, St Pauli have largely retained the squad that Fabian Hurzeler led to promotion. The key addition has been Morgan Guilavogui, who joined on loan from Lens and made his debut against Heidenheim on Sunday. He will compete for a starting spot with Oladapo Afolayan.
However, the visitors will be without the trio of Simon Zoller (thigh injury), Sascha Burchert (muscle issue), and Soren Ahlers (ankle injury) for their trip to the capital.
St Pauli possible XI: Vasilj; Wahl, Smith, Mets; Saliakas, Irvine, Wagner, Metcalfe, Ritzka; Eggestein, Guilavogui
New Union Berlin manager Bo Svensson faced his former club Mainz on the opening weekend and led his side to a 1-1 draw against the team with whom he had a fine spell in the early 2020s.
It was another new face at the club that scored the equaliser, as Laszlo Benes scored from a Tim Skarke assist just two minutes after the pair had come off the bench in an inspired double switch from the new boss.
That gives Union the opportunity here to remain unbeaten in the opening two games of a Bundesliga season for the fourth straight year, however, after two wins to start the campaign last season, they went on to lose nine in a row, going from top to bottom in the space of just over two months.
Union eventually recovered despite another late wobble to finish 15th and secure a sixth straight season as a top-flight club.
St Pauli have proved fruitful opponents for Union Berlin when they have met recently, especially here in Kopenick, as they are unbeaten in the last eight meetings on home soil - winning seven.
Against newly-promoted opposition in general, Union have been strong, as Heidenheim last season are the only one of those clubs to have beaten them in the last 11 attempts, while none have ever won here at Alte Forsterei in the top flight.
After 13 years away from the Bundesliga, St Pauli made a disappointing return, losing 2-0 at home to Heidenheim on Sunday.
Despite having more shots, more possession and a higher xG, St Pauli came away with nothing, proving how unforgiving the top flight is if you do not take your chances. The St Pauli faithful will know that all too well after their most recent Bundesliga season too, as their 2010-11 campaign ended dismally, with just one point from 11 games to finish the season, which unsurprisingly led to their relegation.
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How to watch the Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and St. Pauli, as well as kick-off time and team news.
Union Berlin will host newly-promoted St. Pauli at Alte Forsterei as they kick off the Bundesliga weekend on Friday night.
The visitors failed to secure the top-flight comeback they had hoped for last weekend, losing 2-0 at home to Heidenheim on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Union's performance was also less than convincing as new manager Bo Svensson took on his former club Mainz in the opening match of the season, with his side only managing a 1-1 draw against the side where he enjoyed significant success in the early 2020s.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Union Berlin vs St. Pauli kick-off time
Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
Kick-off time: 2:30 pm ET/ 11:30 pm PT
Venue: Alte Foersterei
The match will be played at the Alte Foersterei in Kopenick on Friday, August 30, with kick-off at 2:30 pm ET/ 11:30 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Union Berlin team news
The hosts might be missing their defensive duo Josip Juranovic and Kevin Vogt due to injuries, with Vogt sustaining a knock towards the end of last week’s match. Highly-regarded young wing-back Tom Rothe, who joined from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, is yet to make his debut but could be called upon if the injury crisis worsens.
In attack, with Kevin Volland sidelined by a knee injury, Jordan Siebatcheu and Benedict Hollerbach are expected to lead the front line once more. Additionally, Laszlo Benes, who made an impact as a substitute against Mainz, might be included in the starting eleven.
Union Berlin possible XI: Ronnow; Doekhi, Querfeld, Diogo Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Benes, Schafer, Gosens; Siebatcheu, Hollerbach
Position Players
Goalkeepers: Rønnow, Schwolow, Stein, Klaus
Defenders: Juranović, Gosens, Leite, Doekhi, Querfeld, Trimmel, Roussillon, Vogt, Jaeckel, Ogbemudia
Midfielders: Puchacz, Schäfer, Bénes, Král, Tousart, Khedira, Haberer, Kemlein
Forwards: Volland, Vertessen, Siebatcheu, Bedia, Prtajin, Hollerbach, Skarke, Preu
St. Pauli team news
Despite the managerial change, St Pauli have largely retained the squad that Fabian Hurzeler led to promotion. The key addition has been Morgan Guilavogui, who joined on loan from Lens and made his debut against Heidenheim on Sunday. He will compete for a starting spot with Oladapo Afolayan.
However, the visitors will be without the trio of Simon Zoller (thigh injury), Sascha Burchert (muscle issue), and Soren Ahlers (ankle injury) for their trip to the capital.
St Pauli possible XI: Vasilj; Wahl, Smith, Mets; Saliakas, Irvine, Wagner, Metcalfe, Ritzka; Eggestein, Guilavogui
New Union Berlin manager Bo Svensson faced his former club Mainz on the opening weekend and led his side to a 1-1 draw against the team with whom he had a fine spell in the early 2020s.
It was another new face at the club that scored the equaliser, as Laszlo Benes scored from a Tim Skarke assist just two minutes after the pair had come off the bench in an inspired double switch from the new boss.
That gives Union the opportunity here to remain unbeaten in the opening two games of a Bundesliga season for the fourth straight year, however, after two wins to start the campaign last season, they went on to lose nine in a row, going from top to bottom in the space of just over two months.
Union eventually recovered despite another late wobble to finish 15th and secure a sixth straight season as a top-flight club.
St Pauli have proved fruitful opponents for Union Berlin when they have met recently, especially here in Kopenick, as they are unbeaten in the last eight meetings on home soil - winning seven.
Against newly-promoted opposition in general, Union have been strong, as Heidenheim last season are the only one of those clubs to have beaten them in the last 11 attempts, while none have ever won here at Alte Forsterei in the top flight.
After 13 years away from the Bundesliga, St Pauli made a disappointing return, losing 2-0 at home to Heidenheim on Sunday.
Despite having more shots, more possession and a higher xG, St Pauli came away with nothing, proving how unforgiving the top flight is if you do not take your chances. The St Pauli faithful will know that all too well after their most recent Bundesliga season too, as their 2010-11 campaign ended dismally, with just one point from 11 games to finish the season, which unsurprisingly led to their relegation.